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able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
capable of performing
Synonyms
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adequate capable equal to up to it
STRONG
competent equipped fit free in a position to ready suited
WEAK
allowed empowered enabled
Antonyms
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incapable
STRONG
inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inept unequipped unfit unsuited
WEAK
inhibited powerless
ADJECTIVE
able to perform well; having a proven capacity
Synonyms
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adept apt capable competent proficient skilled
STRONG
accomplished adroit effective experienced practiced qualified skillful talented
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clever facile know one's onions know the ropes masterful masterly savvy smart trained up to snuff
Antonyms
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incapable incompetent ineffective
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inept poor weak
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ignorant impotent useless

Example Sentences

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Sir Keir was asked whether the Prevent programme was able to keep the public safe from extremists on Thursday afternoon.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Secret Service agents tackled the alleged assailant before he was able to reach the ballroom where the gala was taking place.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Not that she would be able to chit-chat pleasantly with Leslie Weisberger now if “The Devil Wears Prada” novelist were to walk into the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

PIF was perhaps uniquely able to absorb the costs of a startup golf league, spending billions of dollars without turning a profit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

If only Fin-Kedinn and Saeunn would return to the clan meet, he might be able to cut himself free.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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